• Gower Church Fall Dinner in New Antioch Fellowship Center

• Christmas Concert Orrick Christian Church

• Two MSR Events available

• CAMP 2008 is on Its Way!  Photo Request and Dates

• Invitation from Stanberry First Christian Church

• Pastors on Retreat Nov. 29 & 30 (reservations must be received by Nov. 16)

• Ecumenical Legislative Breakfast Forum

• Sessions for Men

• Week of Compassion Update

Fall Dinner in NEW ANTIOCH FELLOWSHIP CENTER !!!

Gower Christian Church -- 203 S. 3rd Street     Gower , MO

Fall Dinner

Saturday, Nov. 10  4:30-7:30

Dinner will be served in our new " Antioch Fellowship Center "

Menu:  Turkey or Pulled Pork

Plus all the trimmings, salad bar and dessert bar

Donation:  Adult $7; Children 3-12 $4 

CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT ORRICK CHRISTIAN CHURCH

On December 2, Mr. Jayson Moll will be performing a Christmas concert following the morning worship.  Everyone is invited to come and listen.  A freewill donation will be taken to  benefit the Orrick community Christmas baskets.

TWO MSR EVENTS AVAILABLE

Attached are flyers for two events sponsored by the Missouri School of Religion.  For more information, please contact Krystal Jacobs at (573)635-1187, fax (573)636-2889 or email krystalmsr@earthlink.net.  

UNBINDING THE GOSPEL:  Led by Martha Grace Reese who will share with participants ways to move toward relational, authentic faith sharing – without formulas, but hand-in-hand with God

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE SMALL CONGREGATION:  In a weekend workshop setting, the principles and practices of Christian education in the small church context will be explored.  The unique dynamics of the small congregation will be assessed in terms of their implication for Christian Education.

CAMP 2008

We are looking for pictures to use on camp promotional materials.  The theme is “Listen! God is Calling.”  If you have a picture of kids at camp that you think would exemplify this theme, please send a copy to the office nwareacc@nwareacc.org.  Thank you so much for your help

The dates for the camps are as follows:

(All camps begin and end at 10 a.m.)

1,2,3 – Go!

(Completed Grades K-2)

July 16-18 or July 24-26

Jr. Camp

            (CompletedGrades 3-5)

            June 30-July 4 or July 11-15

Chi Rho

            (Completed Grades 6-8)

            July 6-10 or July 19-23

CYF

            (Completed Grades 9-12)

June 24-29

INVITATION FROM STANBERRY FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Harvest Dinner

 Wednesday, November 14, 2007

5:00 to 7:00 PM. 

Turkey, Ham, Dressing, homemade pies and all the trimmings

Free-Will Donation 

(Carry-outs available for pickup only

Clergy Retreat: 5 pm Thursday Evening, November 29- 4 pm Friday Afternoon, November 30, Wilderness Retreat & Development Center, 34036 W. 204th Street, Lawson, MO. Former General Minister and President - Dick Hamm will open the retreat and provide a focus for our prayer, scripture study, conversation and rest the following day. Cost is $50 and includes lodging, 3 meals, and opportunities for prayer, rest, study, and conversation with colleagues. Those who cannot be present Friday can come for the Thursday evening meal and inter-active program with Dick Hamm at a cost of only $15. Cost is $25 for those not staying overnight but attending Thursday evening and Friday.  Contact Jan at nwareacc@nwareacc.org or 816-632-2237 to register. We will also put information up on the area website: www.nwareacc.org.  Our thanks for the generous congregational support that makes these events possible!

Missouri church leaders and state legislators will engage in dialogue on tax justice as they examine Missouri ’s income tax structure at an ecumenical Legislative Breakfast Forum on January 23, 2008, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City . The event is co-sponsored by Missouri Christians Against Racism and Poverty (MOCARP) and Missouri Churches Uniting in Christ (MOCUIC). “Our purpose is to explore issues related to tax justice as seen from differing legislative voices and from a biblical and theological perspective”, states MOCARP co-chair, Rev. John Bennett.

The Forum legislative panel will be: Senator Maida Coleman (D-5), Senator Michael Gibbons, (R-15), Representative Jeanette Mott Oxford (D-59) and Representative Bryan Pratt (R-55). Rev. James Morris, pastor, Lane Tabernacle Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis, and Barbara Ross, Director, Office of Social Concerns, Diocese of Jefferson City (Roman Catholic), will provide theological reflection on the tax justice issue. Rev. Patrice Rosner, Director, Churches Uniting in Christ, and moderator of the panel states, “while some people question what faith has to do with politics, I believe that our faith informs everything ; from the way we think to the way we act - and vote. This Legislative Breakfast Forum offers an opportunity for critical, thoughtful, informed reflection from a faith perspective on the tax justice issue and other important issues before the Missouri Legislature, issues which directly affect all Missouri residents.”

Bishop Paul Stewart, Third Episcopal District, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis, said, “the CME Church wholeheartedly supports the Legislative Breakfast Forum focusing on tax justice. We are proud to be a part of this great ecumenical effort as we strive to work together to bring about justice, peace and equality for all.” Dr. Jim Hill, Executive Director, Baptist General Convention of Missouri , also endorsed the event saying, “I am delighted to have the opportunity to participate in this Legislative Forum because it is vitally important for genuine dialogue to occur between religious leaders and our legislative leaders regarding matters of social and economic justice.”

To register for the event send $10 ($15 after Dec. 15) to: Baptist General Convention of Missouri, 1900 North Providence, Suite 301, Columbia, (checks payable to Baptist General Convention of Missouri; notation: Legislative Breakfast). Members of denominational commissions, congregations, local clergy, and interested citizens are urged to join with the judicatory leaders in this important event. All Missouri Legislators will be guests of MOCARP/MOCUIC but should make reservation by sending an email to: vkramer@baptistgcm.org           

 See attached flyer.

Contact: John Bennett, jhbennett65109@peoplepc.com , 573-635-2743; Patrice Rosner, prosner@eden.edu, 314-252-3160

Disciples Men: Sessions 2008
Sessions 2008, a gathering of Disciples Men from around the country.  This year we are arranging bus transportation and putting together a song-leading group for the event.  We have space for only 50, so, sign up early!  Spouses and adult children/grandchildren: A Sessions 2008 registration is an excellent Christmas gift he'll appreciate for years to come.  Instead of socks, why not make an investment in his relationship with Jesus?